The 2013 NFL draft isn’t going to produce the same kind of quarterback wealth we’ve seen from the ’12 class. But that doesn’t mean the position won’t be highly coveted near the top. There are still plenty of have-not teams at the game’s most important position.

The Chiefs, at No. 1, are desperately seeking to develop a competent young passer and can land one who fits the profile of the current successful young guns.

Note: Order of picks 21-32 subject to playoffs results.

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Kansas City Chiefs (2-14): Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia

The Chiefs are reportedly have hired offensive-minded Andy Reid as their head coach, and Reid needs a quarterback to develop. Smith’s skills as an athletic passer make him the best in this class.

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Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14): Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah

With Lotulelei’s ability to dominate a game inside, some have already compared him to the Ravens’ Haloti Ngata. The Jaguars’ new GM can hit an easy home run with this pick.

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Oakland Raiders (4-12): Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State

The Raiders need to wake up their dormant pass rush, and Werner’s pop off the edge is ideal to help jump-start Dennis Allen’s defense up front.

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Philadelphia Eagles (4-12): Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M

The Eagles had all kinds of pass-protection issues, much of it tied to injuries. With the status of Jason Peters unknown, they should secure their young franchise tackle for Nick Foles.

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Detroit Lions (4-12): Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M

The Lions are strong inside with Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley but could use more outside pressure to improve their pass defense. With Werner gone, Moore is the next best option.

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Cleveland Browns (5-11): Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia

The Browns would add Jones to potentially give them the type of versatile 4-3 impact that Von Miller has provided the Broncos’ defense. He would look good lining up next to inside playmaker D’Qwell Jackson.

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Arizona Cardinals (5-11): Matt Barkley, QB, USC

The Cardinals could really use a top-flight offensive lineman, but they need to solve a bigger problem at quarterback. If Smith is gone, they would need to go for Barkley.

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Buffalo Bills (6-10): Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas

The Bills are ready to move on from Ryan Fitzpatrick and would like to break in a new quarterback along with their new coach. It looks like Wilson or North Carolina State’s Mike Glennon will be the third QB picked.

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New York Jets (6-10): Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU

The Jets need more bark and bite in Rex Ryan’s aggressive 3-4 defense. Enter Mingo, who is an explosive pass rusher and can stuff the run, too.

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Tennessee Titans (6-10): Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama

The Titans’ pass defense was awful in 2012, and they especially struggled in outside coverage. Milliner is the top corner prospect in the ’13 class.

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San Diego Chargers (7-9): Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan

Lewan did his best against South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, the top overall 2014 prospect, in the Outback Bowl. The Chargers desperately need pass protection help in front of Philip Rivers.

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Miami Dolphins (7-9): Keenan Allen, WR, California

The Dolphins could use a big, bona fide No. 1 receiver to help in the development of quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Free agents will be pursued, but Allen looks the part with his speed and size (6-3).

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9): Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State

With some shutdown play for the Bulldogs, Banks won the Jim Thorpe award as the nation’s top defensive back. The Bucs could really use a solid corner after their major struggles in coverage.

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Carolina Panthers (7-9): Chance Warmack, G, Alabama

The Panthers would like upgrade their interior offensive line, and Warmack would provide a huge boost in the running game. He is a rare guard worthy of this high a selection.

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New Orleans Saints (7-9): Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame

The Saints need all the hardnosed thumpers they can get after a disastrous season on defense. In addition to his tackling and playmaking ability, Te’o also brings much-needed passion and leadership qualities.

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St. Louis Rams (7-8-1): Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M

With the first of two picks in this round, look for the Rams to address their offensive tackle issues. They’ll have a choice between Matthews and Central Michigan’s Eric Fisher.

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Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8): Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama

With Casey Hampton nearing the end of his career, the Steelers need a new linchpin for their 3-4 defense. Williams has the size (6-4, 320) to get the needed push at nose tackle.

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Dallas Cowboys (8-8): Johnathan Hankins, DE, Ohio State

The Cowboys’ front seven was beaten up by the end of the season, and they need to make an upgrade at end in their 3-4 scheme. Hankins’ stock has dropped a bit, but he’s a solid fit for Dallas’ scheme.

The Bears have been long overdue to groom Brian Urlacher’s replacement, and given Urlacher’s wear, Minter could see the field often as a rookie.

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Cincinnati Bengals (10-6): Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU

The Bengals have developed one of the game’s best pass-rushing front fours, but they could lose productive end Michael Johnson as a free agent. Montgomery could plug that potential big hole.

Note: Order of picks 21-32 subject to playoffs.

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St. Louis Rams (from Washington): Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame

The Rams need a go-to guy underneath for quarterback Sam Bradford, and Eifert is a dynamic receiver who could especially help in the red zone. And he’s a fine blocker, too.

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Baltimore Ravens (10-6): Matt Elam, SS, Florida

The Ravens know they won’t have Ray Lewis at inside linebacker, but safety Ed Reed could retire, too. Elam is the best safety in this class, a very productive playmaker against both the run and pass.

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Minnesota Vikings (10-6): Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee

The Vikings can’t get by with a pedestrian wide receiver corps beyond the oft-injured Percy Harvin. Patterson is rising up boards quickly with his combination of size (6-4, 205 pounds) and speed (4.45).

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Indianapolis Colts (11-5): Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon

Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis can’t hold up forever as the edge rushers in Chuck Pagano’s 3-4. Jordan has nice size (6-7, 240) and good strength/speed moves as a pass rusher.

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Seattle Seahawks (11-5): Robert Woods, WR, USC

Pete Carroll can dip into the program he used to coach to get a skilled possession-style receiver who can deliver like a No 1. The Seahawks need to keep adding weapons to sustain Russell Wilson’s development.

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Green Bay Packers (11-5): Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan

The Packers’ offensive line was a mess in front of Aaron Rodgers again. They can try to solve the problem with the fourth tackle selected in this first round.

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San Francisco 49ers (11-4-1): Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas

With Dashon Goldson about to become a free agent and Donte Whitner signed for only one more year, the 49ers need to address this position. Vaccaro can play either safety position, with the skills to deliver as a run supporter and hard hitter.

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Houston Texans (12-4): Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia

The Texans need to get stronger up the middle to help Brian Cushing, who will be returning from a torn ACL. Ogletree would be a great value here. The team also could draft a wideout here.

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New England Patriots (12-4): Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia

The Patriots may not bring back Wes Welker, and they would like to get more big-play speed at wideout to complement their two-tight end offense Austin can cause matchup nightmares catching passes from Tom Brady.

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Atlanta Falcons (13-3): Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford

Former Cal star Tony Gonzalez may ride off into the sunset, especially if the top-seeded Falcons win the Super Bowl. They can turn to Palo Alto for Ertz, who isn’t that far off Tyler Eifert’s skill level.

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Denver Broncos (13-3): Barrett Jones, C, Alabama

The Broncos need some interior line help after doing some shuffling in front of Peyton Manning. Jones deserves to join Crimson Tide guard Chance Warmack as a first-rounder.